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OFFCenter Community Arts Project
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OFFCenter is a community art space located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque. The Center is home to an open studio, gallery and sales shop. Anyone in the community is welcome to come to OFFCenter to make and buy art. Artists of low income are especially encouraged to make art in the studio, sell their work in the sales shop and submit their work for display in the gallery. Individuals, families and groups participate in a wide variety of both casual open studios and organized activities.
We believe in art making as central to community building. Shared creative expression leads to shared visions and the emergence of a compassionate common life.
Artists at OFFCenter are self-described. They determine the meaning and value of their own work. As members of the community of artists, they help envision and decide the direction of the program. They support and inspire each other through informal contact and involvement in the Emerging Artists Network.
OFFCenter Community Arts Project is a private non-profit, 501©3 organization. Your donations are tax deductable.
OFFCenter is a community art space located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque. The Center is home to an open studio, gallery and sales shop. Anyone in the community is welcome to come to OFFCenter to make and buy art. Artists of low income are especially encouraged to make art in the studio, sell their work in the sales shop and submit their work for display in the gallery. Individuals, families and groups participate in a wide variety of both casual open studios and organized activities.
We believe in art making as central to community building. Shared creative expression leads to shared visions and the emergence of a compassionate common life.
Artists at OFFCenter are self-described. They determine the meaning and value of their own work. As members of the community of artists, they help envision and decide the direction of the program. They support and inspire each other through informal contact and involvement in the Emerging Artists Network.
OFFCenter Community Arts Project is a private non-profit, 501©3 organization. Your donations are tax deductable.
OFFCenter on the Web
Our main portals to and from the heart of Albuquerque
- OFFCENTER WEBSITE
- OFFCenter's main web page, featuring information on OFFCenter's vision and history, a fresh Calendar of events and activities, the annual "We Art the People" Folk Art Festival, Emerging Artist opportunities, contact information, details on OFFCenter's non-profit status, and how to donate.
- OFFCENTER BLOG
- The latest news on happenings at OFFCenter, including workshops, classes, gatherings, and reports from community members on our great events. Also, links to OFFCenter artists on the web, friends and supporters of OFFCenter, and a live countdown to next year's Folk Art Festival!
OFFCenter Contact Information
OFFCenter Community Arts Project808 Park Ave. SW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
USA
505-247-1172
info@offcenterarts.org
Economic Development
OFFCenter enhances the efforts of low-income artists who want to use their skills to generate financial support for themselves. The studio/shop/gallery environment provides many opportunities for artists to improve their skills and gain experience in areas that will help them promote and sell their work. Group workshops and individualized training are available.- 80+ artists are represented in the OFFCenter shop.
- Since 2002, OFFCenter has launched the careers of about two dozen artists who now sell their work in other galleries in New Mexico and beyond, as well as in OFFCenter's shop and gallery.
- OFFCenter sales opportunities include its shop and gallery, annual local crafts fairs and privately commissioned work.
- In addition to its focus on economic development for individual artists, OFFCenter is also working to expand and revision income-producing projects to sustain the organization itself. Examples include ongoing grantwriting, networking and fundraising, Saturday art classes, an enhanced web presence, and onsite risograph printing and picture framing services.
The Gallery
OFFCenter sponsors a new exhibit about every six weeks, resulting in about 10 gallery shows annually. These include themed shows developed and produced by OFFCenter artists and community participants, collaborative exhibits and focused collections of the center's artists. Ideas for shows are welcomed and are discussed at weekly Emerging Artists Network meetings each Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Often, work emerges from formal and informal workshops conducted at OFFCenter before each show, and the hanging process is open, non-juried, and democratic
The Shop
OFF Center maintains a sales and gift shop where local artists are welcome to sell their original artwork. Unique, eclectic pieces of art of every kind -- including paintings, drawings, accessories, jewelry, recycled art, assemblage, tinwork, beadwork, silk paintings, sculptures, ceramics, furniture, mosaics, and more -- are available at affordable prices. Currently, artists retain an 80% commission on works sold in the shop. Our Favorite Books on Amazon
Best picks about artmaking, art therapy and community service
Art Therapy Sourcebook (Sourcebooks)
Newly updated and revised, this guide shows you how to use art therapy on a special path of personal growth, insight, and transformation. Cathy A. Malchiodi provides step-by-step instructions for stimulating creativity and interpreting the resulting art pieces. This encouraging and effective method can help you and others recover from pain and become whole again. And yes, OFFCenter is mentioned in this book!
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/05/2009) 
List Price: $19.95
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OFFCenter Children's Studio
Children come to OFFCenter with family members or with groups of their peers. After school open studios are available to children and their families most weekday afternoons. Kids can make art using the wonderful variety of materials available at no charge. Groups of children also come to the studio for organized activities with local schools and community organizations.OFFCenter staff also conduct outreach projects to make art more available to children and their families in especially unique living situations such as shelters and group homes.
For a fee, private groups can arrange to use the facilities for workshops, parties and other gatherings.
OFFCenter Birthday Parties
Photo By: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkcakebox/299802008/
Looking for a fresh, funky, artsy and community-conscious way to celebrate a birthday AND support a local non-profit? OFFCenter Arts just might be the place!Private groups can arrange for workshops or parties for a fee. Birthday parties require a minimum of 5 and a minimum of $10.00 donation per person. You provide the cake, we provide the location and the art supplies. Let the fun begin!
OFFCenter Community Arts Project is a private non-profit, 501©3 organization. Your donations are tax deductable.
Recent Events
Visit OFFCenter's Flickr Album!
Photos, art and flyers from past events at OFFCenter
Artwork By: Annie King
Artwork By: Annie King
Artwork By: Annie King
Artwork By: Annie King
Info: (505) 232-7707 Kenny Chavez
Art instruction by Claudia Fluegge
Art instruction by Jude Pacheco
Artwork by Maddy Stevens
Artwork by Maddy Stevens
curated content from Flickr
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